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NTC Type Approval for Philippines

The responsible authority for radio type approval in the Philippines is the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). We are happy to assist you with your market access in the Philippines by obtaining the type approval certificate for your wireless product. The approval is valid for an unlimited period and is a certification that your device complies with the regulation of the Philippines.
To guarantee a successful certification process, we work together with a local partner who informs us about the current requirements and who is in direct contact with the authority NTC. Conformity assessment in the Philippines is based on the European (EU) Standards, according to special requirements, the FCC standard can also be accepted in some cases.
NTC has currently no mandatory requirement to put a label on radio equipment except for wireless terminal equipment like mobile phones, PSTN cordless phones, etc. wherein NTC type approval label is required. Our competent and skilled team is keen to oblige you with product certification and applicable standards.

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Requirements at a Glance

Necessity: Mandatory
Authority: NTC See authority ↓
Local Representative: Required
In-Country Testing: No
Average lead time for radio type approval: 8 Weeks
Validity Period of Certification: ∞

Labeling Requirements: Philippines

NTC Customer Premises Equipment

Product Label Required ✓
Manual Label Statement Required ✓
QR Code Labeling Not required
Manual Label Mark Required Not required
Manual Statement Digital Allowed Not required
Manual Label Mark Digital Allowed Not required
Additional labeling requirements not verified

NTC Customer Premises Equipment (Type Accepted)

Product Label Required ✓
Manual Label Statement Required ✓
QR Code Labeling Not required
Manual Label Mark Required Not required
Manual Statement Digital Allowed Not required
Manual Label Mark Digital Allowed Not required
Additional labeling requirements not verified

NTC Certification Process

Certification Process: Philippines

Authorization

01
Manufacturer signs the Letter of Authorization
Accreditation

02
Granting of accreditation for local suppliers to the NTC
Submit

03
Shipment of a sample delivery to an accredited laboratory of the NTC
Testing

04
In-country type testing by an NTC-accredited laboratory
Certification

05
Verification of the documentation and issuance of the certificate by the NTC

01

Authorization

Manufacturer signs the Letter of Authorization
02

Accreditation

Granting of accreditation for local suppliers to the NTC
03

Submit

Shipment of a sample delivery to an accredited laboratory of the NTC
04

Testing

In-country type testing by an NTC-accredited laboratory
05

Certification

Verification of the documentation and issuance of the certificate by the NTC

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A. Wiedenkofer

Sales Manager Testing and Certification

+49 6894 38938-0

Regulatory Authorities

National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)

Official website ↗

Country Information

Country calling Code: +63
Country Code ISO 3166-1 alpha-2: PH
Country Code ISO 3166-1 alpha-3: PHL

Currency: Philippine Peso
Continent: Asia
Capital: Manila

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Regulatory Updates: Philippines

2026-07-30

NTC Philippines 77–81 GHz Frequency Band Amendment

77 - 81 GHz frequency band opened for Equipment for Detecting Movement and Alert according to Memorandum Circular No. 004-06-2026.

2026-05-26

NTC Philippines: Public Consultation on 77 - 81 GHz

NTC is holding a public hearing on adding 77 - 81 GHz movement detection equipment. Inputs by interested shareholders are welcomed.

2020-01-30

Draft Memorandum for non-specific short range devices

Philippines - The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has recently published on their official website a draft Memorandum in addition of section 2 of Memorandum Circular No. 03-05-2007. This relates in particular non-specific short range devices operating in 314.9-315...

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Products and Technologies

Our offers and services may vary depending on the country. Please contact us for specific details.

Automotive

Radar: 24 GHz, 64 GHz, 77 GHz, 79 GHz, UWB
Radio key: 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz
Keyless Go: 125 kHz, 13,56 MHz
Tire pressure sensors: 125 kHz, 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz
Entertainment: 2,4 GHz

Industry

Radar: 64 GHz, Tank Level, Position radar
Wireless-M-Bus: 315 MHz, 433 MHz, 868 MHz
Wireless-CAN-Bus: 2.4 GHz
RFID + NFC: 125 kHz, 13.56 MHz, 868 MHz
UWB Devices: 24 GHz, 60 GHz, 79 GHz

Consumer

WirelessHD: 60 GHz
WLAN: 2.4GHz, 3 GHz, 5 GHz, 10 GHz
Bluetooth: 2.4 GHz
Zigbee: 868 MHz, 2.4 GHz

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